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MANUEL ESPERANZA Obituary
MANUEL ESPERANZA
Dec. 5, 1929 - Jan. 16, 2013
Visitation will take place Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 6 p.m. at Hems Brothers Mortuary in Calexico for Manuel Esperanza, age 83, who passed away Wednesday, January 16 of natural causes. Mass will commence at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 24 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Calexico with Father Emilio Magaña officiating.
Manuel was born December 5, 1929 in Calexico (Mt. Signal) and was married to Frances Zamudio Esperanza for 63 years. Manuel served his country in the National Guard for some time, before beginning work as a truck driver, a job he had for 30 years.
Manuel had many passions in life. He enjoyed going to the deserts and mountains, going on roadtrips, which included airshows and boating, and going to the swap meet where he was known for making a deal. Manuel also enjoyed watching Lucha Libre, WWF, Storage Wars and History Channel, hanging out with the "Westside Gang", and spending time with his family, friends and pets, Sailor and Shadow.
Manuel was preceded in death by his son, Richard Esperanza. He is survived by his sons, Manuel Esperanza Jr. of Calexico, Fernando Esperanza of San Diego, Steve Esperanza of El Centro, Albert Esperanza of El Centro, and David Esperanza of Los Angeles; daughters, Patty Albañez of San Diego and Rose Esperanza of San Diego; 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Humane Society, as Manuel was an animal lover.
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Memories and Condolences
for MANUEL ESPERANZA
Sylvia Preciado- Platero and Children
January 25, 2013
Dear Steve & Ada,
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family in the loss of your loving father.
January 24, 2013
To Steve and family. I am sorry to hear about your dad's passing. May you and your family find peace in God's love. Jose (Joe) Chavez
Esther Z. Cortez
January 23, 2013
My deepest condolences to myTia Chato & family, You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all Esperanza Family! Love your Niece/cousin Esther n Moises.
January 23, 2013
Stevie I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.
Amelia (Diaz) Martinez
January 22, 2013
Dear Frances and family: Our prayers are with you. Senor Manuel will always be remembered fondly. Fernando & Linda Valenzuela
Gloria Preciado Cross Family
January 22, 2013
To Fini and all the Esperanza family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
ALma y Joanna Guzman, Velarde
January 21, 2013
Please accept our condolences during this difficult time,
Alma Guzman
January 21, 2013
Mis mas sentido pesame para usted Albert y su familia.
Paul Nunez
January 21, 2013
To the Esperanza Family, my deepest sympathies. Bless you Tiger.
January 21, 2013
Our most sincere condolences to the Esperanza family... Manuel was a great man with a great sense of humor...that is what i remember from my HS days! May he rest in peace!
Pete & Nora Barnachia
Enrique & Lenora 'shorty" Amesquita-Sandoval
January 21, 2013
Albert, Patty, David, and Rosemary. My sincerest condolences to you all, may the memories of yur Dad be forever in yur ?. Its a blessing that you all were able to enjoy him for so many years. Keeping you all in prayer.
Ramon and Martha Escobedo-Bastidas
January 21, 2013
Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Albert and Patty and the rest of the Esperanza family. May your dad Rest in Peace in His Glory.
Patty Moreno-Diaz
January 21, 2013
To Patty, Albert, & Steve
Who I personally know.
& to the rest of the Esperanza Family. Please know that my prayers are with you & that
I'm so happy you had your father for 83 yrs. My deepest condolences.
May your Dad rest in peace.
XOXO ???much love!!
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